Cost of daycare in Kaitāia East
10 licensed centres in Kaitāia East, Northland — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Kaitāia East, by service type + age band
Per the OECE 2026 NZ funding rates. Net column shows out-of-pocket after FamilyBoost rebate (25% capped at $75/week).
| Service type | Under 2 | 2-3 yrs | 3-5 yrs (w/ 20 Hrs) | 3-5 yrs (net w/ FB) | In Kaitāia East |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 4 |
| Te Kōhanga Reo | $200 | $150 | $30 | $22.5 | 3 |
| Playcentre | $20 | $20 | $20 | $15 | 2 |
| Home-based | $320 | $260 | $80 | $60 | 1 |
Modelled weekly cost assumes 25 hours/week of care. Real fees vary by centre, family circumstance, and term — confirm with each centre directly. Per-centre fee scraping is a Phase B item; this page shows national medians until live per-centre fees are ingested.
How to reduce your weekly cost in Kaitāia East
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Kaitāia East.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 10 centres in Kaitāia East participate.
Means-tested. From MSD. Hourly subsidy based on household income, hours of work or study, and number of children. Apply via Work and Income.
25% rebate on weekly fees, capped at $75/week per family. From IRD. Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via myIR.
All 10 centres in Kaitāia East
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (4)
Kahu Kiwi
Kahu Kiwi is an education and care service in Kaitāia East with 40 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strong bicultural practice with te reo and tikanga embedded throughout, solid whānau partnerships, and developing curriculum and learning programmes. Leadership and governance systems are still in development.
Footprints Educare
Nau Mai Mokopuna
Nau Mai Mokopuna is an education and care service in Kaitāia East with a current roll of 25 children. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service performs well in children's wellbeing and health and safety, with staff maintaining ratios exceeding minimum requirements. Our analysis identified whānau partnership as an area for improvement, with whānau not receiving timely assessment information about their children.
Footprints Educare Raiona
Te Kōhanga Reo (3)
Te Kōhanga Reo o Rangaunu
Te Kōhanga Reo o Rangaunu had an ERO Education Review in June 2024. Our analysis of the ERO report found strong bicultural practice with deep te reo and tikanga integration (A grade), sound curriculum planning and whānau partnership (B grades), but identified critical health and safety gaps including no emergency drills and missing documentation (D grade), alongside concerns about safety documentation in children's wellbeing (C grade).
Te Kōhanga Reo o Kareponia
Te Kōhanga Reo o Kareponia is a kōhanga reo serving 17 children in Kaitāia East. Our analysis of the November 2024 ERO report shows sound curriculum planning aligned to Te Whāriki, though assessment practices are still developing. Whānau participation is regular, though there are some compliance concerns noted around the complaints process.
Te Kōhanga Reo o Āniwaniwa
Te Kōhanga Reo o Āniwaniwa is a kōhanga reo located in Kaitāia East with a current roll of 40 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (June 2024) found strong curriculum and learning practices with intentional teaching and identity-focused planning aligned to Te Whāriki, though health and safety systems show inconsistent and incomplete emergency evacuation procedures.
Playcentre (2)
Home-based (1)
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Kaitāia East
- How much does daycare cost in Kaitāia East?
- Daycare costs in Kaitāia East vary by service type and the age of your child. Modelled national medians: education & care centres charge around $320-$360/week for under-2s and $0-$65/week for 2-5 year olds depending on 20 Hours ECE participation. Free Kindergartens charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds due to 20 Hours funding. Of 10 centres in Kaitāia East, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Kaitāia East offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 10 centres in Kaitāia East participate in 20 Hours ECE, which subsidises up to 20 hours/week for 3-5 year olds. See the per-centre listing below for participation status.
- Can I get FamilyBoost for daycare in Kaitāia East?
- Yes. FamilyBoost is a 25% IRD rebate on weekly fees, capped at $75/week per family. Available at every licensed ECE service in NZ (including all 10 centres in Kaitāia East). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Kaitāia East?
- In NZ, the lowest-cost ECE options are typically Free Kindergartens (3-5 year olds, ~$0/week with 20 Hours ECE) and Playcentres (parent-led, ~$20/week). For under-2s, all centre-based options charge fees — Childcare Subsidy from MSD plus FamilyBoost from IRD can substantially reduce out-of-pocket cost depending on household income.
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Data sources & freshness (4 sources · last refresh 12 July 2026)
Service type, address, roll, ethnicity, Equity Index, 20 Hours, Takiwā, lat/lng
Annual financial returns (community-based + umbrella orgs)
Per-centre review reports + 6-dimension letter grades (curriculum / wellbeing / whānau / bicultural / health & safety / leadership)
Safety score, crime/1k, 2023 Census demographics
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